Principal Systems Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Principal Systems Analyst in Merrimack, NH.

Duties:
* Principal Systems Analyst will collaborate with business, data, architecture, product, and cybersecurity teams
* Define user roles, entitlement groups, and access levels based on business functions and security requirements
* Establish naming conventions and taxonomy for entitlements to ensure clarity and scalability
* Document and maintain user flows for all personas requiring functional authorization across environments
* Ensure entitlement structures follow security policies, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks
* Identify and remediate outdated or excessive entitlements; drive cleanup of unused data/applications
* Document policies, standards, and approval workflows; maintain accountability with governance bodies
* Partner with Cybersecurity and Risk teams to identify and document access risks or policy violations
* Support remediation planning with ongoing or future audits
* Maintain audit-ready documentation and partner with Cybersecurity and Risk teams to address access risks and support compliance remediation
* Validate technical artifacts for secure identity federation (metadata, certificates, endpoints, stored procedures) and ensure entitlements integrate correctly with IAM and platform systems
* Maintain traceability between business roles and system access while understanding authorization enforcement models
* As a Principal Systems Analyst, you will provide business and technical requirements for current and future use cases
* Coordinate with Digital Security teams for policy enforcement and technical controls
* Facilitate communication across business units, technical teams, governance, and partners to ensure alignment and support product area priorities
* Maintain accurate records of user accounts, roles, and entitlements; enforce RBAC and least privilege principles
* Lead access request workflows, approvals, and exceptions

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience
* 10+ years of Systems Analysis experience with 3-5 years in Identity & Access Management/Governance, or related security/IT roles
* Experience with Entitlement Hierarchy, RBAC, or audit evidence creation
* Familiarity with compliance frameworks
* Proficiency with data analysis and documentation; ability to interpret and maintain entitlement organization and classification
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technical audie

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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